As a member of the National Association of Schools of Music, Huntington University offers conservatory-level training in our Bachelor of Music in Performance degree programs in piano, voice, and orchestral instruments. This degree is a professional degree designed to prepare students for performance careers and advanced degree study. Members of our applied music faculty have extensive performance experience; they have appeared as soloists with major orchestras, collaborated with chamber music groups, and released CD recordings marketed internationally. Our faculty is committed to helping you develop as a musician and a scholar, and ultimately expand the depth and breadth of your creative energy and expression for the glory of God.

Intensive applied study of representative repertoire, technique, musicality, and sight reading provide the centerpiece for our performance program. In addition to coaching and performance in applied lessons and studio labs, our performance majors have many additional performance opportunities to hone their craft. These experiences include numerous recitals including our showcase Longaker Recital, on-campus and regional concerto competitions, and frequent area opportunities for guest performances. To maintain awareness of “real world” standards, we offer on-campus master classes and recitals with internationally-known guest artists such as Richard Fracker (NY Metropolitan Opera), James Giles (Fulbright Scholar and 1st prize—Johanna Hodges Int’l Piano Competition, Panayis Lyras (Silver-Medalist—Van Cliburn Competition, John Owings (Gold-Medalist—Casadesus Int’l Piano Competition), George Fortune (Berlin Opera), and others.

To the applied study centerpiece is added comprehensive preparation in music history, theory, aural skills, as well as pedagogy and literature for the applied instrument or voice. Students often take courses in an adjunct area such as church music or business to enhance their professional options.

The Vocal Performance major offers intensive vocal training, diction study of Italian, French, German, and English, and study and performance of vocal literature from all major music periods. The Piano Performance major includes an accompanying component, and an introduction to jazz improvisation and music technology. Piano performance majors also have the option of pursuing an Emphasis in Piano Pedagogy. This emphasis includes courses in education, additional pedagogy, and teaching internships. Instrumental Performance majors enjoy the opportunity to perform with a wide variety of ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Ensembles and chamber ensembles.

The performance major prepares students for careers as:
   • Solo performers
   • Private studio teachers
   • College/University teachers
   • Church musicians
   • Orchestral musicians
   • Accompanists
   • Teachers at Christian or private academies
   • Opportunities in the fields of music business, music/arts management, or
     music technology.
 

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